A SINGER from Basingstoke is coming back to the town she grew up in to perform at The Haymarket.

Natasha Watts, 45, who currently lives in Cardigan Bay, West Wales, is performing at The Haymarket on April 2.

Her new album, Music is my Life, is due to be released on March 24, after becoming available to pre-order on February 20.

Natasha lived in Basingstoke for 42 years before moving to Wales, growing up in Oakridge and attending the Vyne School. She said she was excited to come back to perform, as Basingstoke will 'always be home'.

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Natasha burst onto the music scene in 2009 following the death of her mother, who Nathasha said was her 'muse and inspiration'. Three years later in 2012, she began working with German duo Coolmillion who offered Natasha the chance to record her first album, titled Natasha Watts.

The album received rave reviews and resulted in a Christmas number one on the UK soul chart, plus an award for the best newcomer from the Soul Survivors magazines awards.

Some of the acts Natasha has supported throughout her career include Gladys Knight, Brand New Heavies and Chaka Khan. She has also been hosting her own radio chat show for BBC Berkshire for the last year.

Natasha said: "It's lovely to be able to come back to Basingstoke as I have lots of great friends here. It will always be home in many ways, and I am so excited to be playing The Haymarket. I remember walking past when I was younger and always thinking to myself that I would love to play the opportunity to play there.

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"There is nothing better than a home crowd, and performing to people that I will have known my whole life is a dream come true. I'm so excited and can't wait to play there."

More Information on Nathasha's album and tour can be found at natashawattsmusic.com.